Abstract
Expatriates are essential to meeting the need for operations in the expanding global marketplace. Employers are trying to use expatriates in ways that are not only in the best interests of the com-pany, but also consider the employees' personal and career interests. Expatriate management is increasingly a balancing act. The balance of con-trolling costs against designing an attractive package is a constant issue. The balance between a rigid policy and a flexible approach is a further challenge. Clear policy guidelines help avoid dif-fering treatment of individuals, while reassuring employees that the package is fair and reason-able. However, companies need to respond quickly and flexibly to an ever-changing set of business needs. This dilemma requires creativity and flexibility within an expatriate policy. The success in finding the right balance on these issues will go a long way toward enticing employ-ees to go abroad in years to come.
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